Hi, all:

Here's my first post as moderator of this group. See
http://seattleeasyriders.net for my first cycling gig.

I'm out of cycling-commission for another few weeks while my hand
heals from two tendon surgeries (ouch!).

So here's some stuff to keep you busy in the meantime. I'll post to
the calendar ASAP. And please: You do the same!

APRIL 5! SPOKESPEOPLE kids and beginner/returning riders (separate
groups, methinks): Learn to ride on the road, or just gain confidence
the first Saturday of each month! Skills taught. Experts welcome.
Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Starting point: Wallingford Park, 4219 Wallingford Ave. N.
Distance: 0.5-3+ miles (different groups, I'm pretty sure)
Pace: Easy or beginner
Surface: On road--PERFECT OPP TO GAIN SKILLS CONFIDENCE ROAD RIDING!
Hills? Probably minimal
Contact: Cathy Tuttle, info@... (206) 547-9569
More info: http://spokespeople.us/ImportantInstructionsforRiders.pdf
Other dates/times: First Saturday each month (May 3rd, June 7th, July
5th, Aug 2nd, Sept 6th, Oct 4th, Nov 1st, Dec 6th), 2-4 p.m.

North End Multidistance Trail Ride: A ride to get back into biking
after skiing, snow shoeing, or maybe doing neither this winter.
Date: Saturday, April 5
Time:10 a.m.
Starting point: Log Boom Park -
http://www.cascade.org/EandR/maps/logboom_park.cfm
Distance: 8-35 miles (or anything in between). Riders can choose how
far they wish to ride. (Of course, you could turn back at any time
since we use the same route out and back.)
Pace: Easy, Leisurely, and Moderate paces (three leaders)
Surface: Flat on paved bike trail
Hills? Nope
Contact for Easy pace (8-10 mph. max): Bill VanHorn 206/367-1809
206/226-6294=cell; BillVanHorn8@...
Contact for Leisurely pace (10-12 mph. max): Judy Kraemer
jakraemer@...
More info: Contact leaders for (1) directions to Log Boom Park, (2)
specifics on turnaround points, (3) gastronomic information


27th Annual Tulip Pedal ($20): Tulip Pedal will again offer two rides:
a 20-mile course around the tulip fields between Mount Vernon and La
Conner, and a 40-mile course that will begin and end near the tulip
fields.
Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 7 a.m. (ouch!) to 4 p.m.
Starting point: La Conner Middle/High School complex
Distance: 20 miles or 40 miles (two rides)
Pace: Unknown!
Surface: Roads
Hills? Unknown!
Contact: Bill Craig, 360-428-3236, 360-661-7417; billc@...
More info: www.skagitems.com/tpedal_main.htm. And I repeat: This ride
costs $20.


Cyclefest at Southcenter REI! With local clubs, mechanics, and bicycle
vendors on-hand, you will learn about the local ways to get plugged
into cycling and the gear & info needed to be prepared and have a good
time! Sweepstakes for major cycling goodies. Bill Thorness the author
of "Biking Puget Sound: 50 Rides from Olympia to the San Juans" will
be discussing his book and signing copies from 2-4pm.
Date: April 5th
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Southcenter REI
Free clinics & seminars throughout the day. (See descriptions at
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=937F86BCBE904C9BC15746214BF\
B0137&template_id=30&template_family=webDetail&ignore_cache=1.)

11am STP (Seattle-to-Portland Ride) Seminar: One-hour introduction to
Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic 2008 Seminars.
1:30 Bike Maintenance 101: Learn how to fix a flat and practice on
your own wheel (bring a bike wheel with you); learn how to clean and
lubricate your bike for a more efficient, enjoyable riding experience.
No registration required.
3:00 Cycle Gear for Women: Speaker will review cycle-specific gear
that's made just for women.


Cyclefest at Alderwood REI! Same thing farther north.
Date: April 5th
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Alderwood REI
Free clinics & seminars throughout the day. (See descriptions at
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=E71E27A2D35A2889BEA3F29F361\
E39E8&template_id=30&template_family=webDetail&ignore_cache=1.)

11am STP (Seattle-to-Portland Ride) Seminar: One-hour introduction to
Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic 2008 Seminars.
1:30 Bike Maintenance 101: Learn how to fix a flat and practice on
your own wheel (bring a bike wheel with you); learn how to clean and
lubricate your bike for a more efficient, enjoyable riding experience.
No registration required.
3:00 Cycle Gear for Women: Speaker will review cycle-specific gear
that's made just for women.

Cyclefest at Redmond REI, April 12, 11 a.m.:
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=4D93C15C9BB199A766CDBF634CA\
D6882&template_id=30&template_family=webDetail&ignore_cache=1

Cyclefest at Tacoma REI, April 12, 11 a.m.:
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=F881111A5C1063AE9A5C665481A\
641CD&template_id=30&template_family=webDetail&ignore_cache=1

Cascade Presentation Series: Top coaches, a physical therapist, a
registered dietitian from around the Sound offer a free evening
of training tips and information on how to achieve your cycling goals
in 2008.
There will also be handouts and information on Cascade Bicycle
Club's three premium training programs: the Cascade Training Series
(CTS), Cascade Advanced Training series (CATS), and the High
Performance Cycling (HPC), all of which kick into high gear in April
Date: 4/08
Time: 7:00PM-8:30 p.m
Location: Seattle REI
Contact: Pete Verbrugge, 206-517-4826
More info: http://cascade.org/EandR/Monthly_Presentations.cfm

Bike Maintenance 101 for Women April 9, 7 p.m.; Southcenter REI:
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=937F86BCBE904C9B539D3154B51\
52E17&template_id=30&template_family=webDetail&ignore_cache=1">http:\
//www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=937F86BCBE904C9B539D3154B5152E17\
&template_id=30&template_family=webDetail&ignore_cache=1

Seattle Green Festival, April 12 and 13:
http://www.greenfestivals.org/content/view/767/390

Cascade Bicycle Club classes:
http://www.cascade.org/EandR/Activities_Calendar.cfm?query=education
Sign up early for:
Commuting seminars
Ancient Secrets of Bicycle Maintenance I-III
Well, Gang, that isn't everything, but it should get you started.

As always, check out the Easy Riders calendar, at
www.seattleeasyriders.net/calendar.aspx, for newly and/or suddenly
listed rides and events.

Happy bike trails,

Cindy Riskin
Owner
Riskin Writing & Editing
(206) 367-6750
http://riskinwriting.com

Spokes Person
Easy Riders Bicycle Club
http://seattleeasyriders.net